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SPRINGFIELD CEMETERY HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
Go back in history with a tour around one of Greenville’s most historic cemeteries.
A Springwood Cemetery Walking Tour is literally like walking back through time in our city’s history. The tour, led by “Big Chuck,” will include the origins of the cemetery, the Confederate Park and 80 graves of unknown Confederate soldiers, plus more than 2 dozen stories about those who reside in the cemetery for eternity. During our 75-minute walk we will meet the first city leaders, the earliest mayors, those whose legends live on in the street names of Greenville, the legendary businessmen, the good guys, the legends, the scoundrels, and many surprises along the way (many historic photos will be shown during the tour). The walk begins at the ornate historic front gate to Springwood, which is the oldest municipal cemetery in South Carolina. This tour is for those who love the history of Greenville, and the stories of those who created our beautiful city.
*this is not a ghost or paranormal tour
• Graves of known and little-known important people • Fascinating stories behind the lives and contributions of key people • War veterans and stories • Sculptural gems on tombstones • Connections to Greenville history
Cost: $25
Duration: 75-90 minutes on Fridays
Meeting Location: The corner of Elford and N. Main St. (next to the main Springwood Cemetery gate/arch.)
“Big Chuck” D’Imperio is an award-winning radio broadcaster and travel author from Upstate New York. The high point of his 33-year radio career was being named NYS Country Music Broadcaster of the Year (2000) and being inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame the same year. He was a newspaper columnist who wrote over 300 columns about “life in a small town.” He is the author of a dozen best-selling New York travel guides and was the owner of a walking tour company for a dozen years guiding visitors around the historic village of Cooperstown, NY. Now retired to Greenville to be near his kids and grandkids, Big Chuck says: “I am thrilled to become a part of Greenville History Tours. After visiting here many times, my wife and I just couldn’t resist the call of this exciting, magical place, and we moved here several months ago. I look forward to having you join me on a walking tour! Owner John Nolan has taught me well and I promise you a fun and fascinating time as we walk around this awesome one-of-a-kind All-American city together!”
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